Group
Occupation
312132 Building Designer
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
312132 Building Designer
Creates concepts, designs and detailed documentation for buildings, renovations and extensions in consultation with builders, clients and consultants.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Alternative titles
- Architectural Associate
- Architectural Draftsperson
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Consults with builders, clients and consultants to understand design requirements and gather feedback on building designs
- Prepares initial design models for engineering and estimation purposes using BIM
- Takes measurements and dimensions, and performs other routine calculations for building or renovation design layouts
- Provides design recommendations to clients based on factors such as budget, building site constraints, and overall feasibility
- Produces architectural documentation for sketch design and to support applications to councils
- Prepares building designs, models, concepts and estimations using CAD, 3D modelling and BIM software
- Ensures building, renovation and extension designs comply with regulations and standards, and client, certifier and consultant requirements